Carol Y. Hollern

Carol Y.  (Eller) Hollern, age 77 of Savoy, Illinois passed away peacefully surrounded by those who loved her on October 4, 2021 at 6:35 p.m. at Carle Foundation Hospital.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents Robert & Mildred Eller and grandson Broc Hollern. She is survived by her husband, John Hollern of Savoy, IL; son, Jon “Greg”ory (Karen) Hollern of Monticello, IL; son Christoper Hollern of Rantoul, IL; 6 grandchildren Koree (Luke) Miller of Rolla, MO; Ashlee (Caleb) Burton of Monticello, IL; Jordan Hollern (fiance’ Lauryn) of Pesotum, IL; Dayton (Shelby) Hollern of White Heath, IL; Haley Hollern of Iowa City, IA; and Jace Hollern of Champaign, IL; 10 great grandchildren; and a brother Dale (Corrin) Eller of Evergreen, CO.

She was born on July 13, 1944 at Good Samaritan Hospital  in Mt. Vernon, Illinois to Robert & Mildred Eller. She attended Opdyke Country School and graduated from Centralia High School in 1962. She married the love of her life, John E. Hollern on September 23, 1962 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Centralia, IL. In October of 1966 Carol & John with their oldest son relocated to Champaign, IL for John’s work. While the boys were growing up Carol was very involved with school functions, PTA, and various other activities of the boys’.

She retired from the University of Illinois bookstore where she met many great people. She was a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church in Champaign, IL. Her and John’s story is that of true love and commitment after just celebrating their 59th wedding anniversary. Carol was an amazing grandma and great-grandma (Little Grandma) to those she loved dearly. She loved Christmas, family get-togethers, reading, cooking and baking, gardening, coffee with friends, and just all things family. She especially enjoyed annual family vacations to Branson, MO and her and Johnny’s annual trip to Estes Park, CO. She was a beautiful woman both inside and out and will be missed dearly by her family and friends.

Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, October 24, at Morgan Funeral Home in Savoy. Memorials can be made to St. Matthew Catholic School or American Lung Association in lieu of flowers.

Condolences may be offered at www.morganmemorialhome.com.